Thank you, NetGalley, for the opportunity to read Castle Swimmer Volume Two by Wendy Martin.
Volume two further deepens the relationship between Kappa and Siren, continuing the slow burn. The art style and vibrant colors add to the beauty of the experience.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I read vol 1 of this last April and it was very easy for me to remember what happened last volume. Siren and Kappa were adorable and I love all the shark folks and their loyalty to Siren. The way they treated him is so sweet. This story is both cute and heartbreaking and I’m really enjoying the progression. I hope they break this curse!! The thought of the sweet shark people getting hurt makes me so sad!

I absolutely loved this. I became an instant fan since volume one. The artwork is beautiful and the storyline is incredible. I love Kappa and Sirens relationship. And I love the extra bonus chapter at the end of the book you can’t get on webtoon!

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

I can't get enough of Castle Swimmer. Volume 2 did not disappoint and the artwork is incredible. I love how the relationship between Kappa and Siren as evolved and the new team that has gotten together to help Kappa escape. Everything WebToon has published has been a hit at my library and I will continue to purchase Castle Swimmer series along with many others. Plus there is a bonus chapter!

The sharks still want Kappa dead but Siren is determined to save him, even if that means from his own mother, Queen Susca. Two neighboring queens arrive to reach an alliance and they may be just the help Siren needs to get Kappa to safety.

This second volume has pleased me just as much, if not more, than the first one. The story is very easy to follow, everything is well explained. I have greatly enjoyed it. Moreover, it’s a story that can appeal to both older readers and younger ones as well. For now, I will continue with it

A very wholesome continuation of a series I read a long time ago in its original format. I'm still very glad that this is being traditionally published in print, and it has brought me so much enjoyment as as I've been rereading this series. Wonderful art and writing per usual.

This was a super fun follow-up to volume 1 and made me super excited for the next volume. We got to see more of the budding relationship between Kappa and Siren and we got some resolution to the conflict that was presented in volume 1. The graphics were adorable and I'm very excited for the next part of this story.

"Castle Swimmer: Volumer 2" is the second in the Castle Swimmer YA graphic novel series by Wendy Martin. Kappa, the Beacon, is still captured by the shark kingdom, but Prince Siren keeps postponing killing him. They learned that they have things in common and have formed a friendship (and maybe more?). When two queens from other kingdoms come to the shark kingdom, Siren sees a way to save Kappa, but will it work? It's sweet to see Siren and Kappa's relationship grow and to learn more about the other sharks. You do need to have read the first novel to fully understand the sequel. The illustrations are bright and colorful and add to the humor of the graphic novel. A highly recommended purchase for YA graphic novel collections.

This volume picks right back up from where the first volume ended. This volume covers the second half of the castle arc and ends on a cliffhanger. This volume really managed to build Siren and Kappa's relationship up! It's a slow build, but it's a really sweet type of relationship that appears to be growing. There were also some truths revealed that were shocking! It's very hard to fully talk about this volume without spoiling it because I don't want to spoil any of the very good twists.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

i received an eARC from netgalley and am giving my honest review!!

this was one of my favorite webcomics in high school and god it’s so exciting to see it grow so much. the story is just as incredible as always, kappa and siren are just so adorable and lovely. i forgot how much i love them, and coming back to them and their story was so welcoming and relieving. highly recommend to anyone that would listen

Posting full review here but will wait to post publicly until closer to pub date, per publisher's request.

This was perfect. And exactly what I needed to read right now. I read it in one quick sitting and found myself rapt and eager to see how things would unfold for Siren and Kappa. I was worried I would have trouble remembering what happened in volume 1 but there was just enough context to get me back up to speed quickly.

This book evokes a lot of feelings and character with few words. The drawings are beautiful and the main players all so endearing. Even the secondary characters have a lot of depth. There's humour, suspense, intrigue and romance - what more can you ask for?

I can't recommend this enough and I can't wait for volume 3!

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This is an amazing continuation to the first volume of Castle Swimmer. I read this some years ago through Webtoon and I’m so excited to reread everything again. It’s unbearably sweet and heartfelt, with a touch of heartbreak here and there.

The art is absolutely fantastic and the story is beautiful written while at the same time being humorous and unserious.

Just two boys in love trying to find their freedom, while being barraged by prophesies, crazy and ridiculous queens and lots of friendships.

I absolutely loved it!

As good as the first volume, this is a real breath of fresh air. Those two boys deserve the best. I can't wait to read more and see how the story unfolds.

Another super cute and adorable installment.
I can’t wait to see these boys get their happy ever after.